RESOURCES FOR GROUPS
OVERALL BIBLE & CORE CHRISTIAN DOCTRINES ...... 2 OVERALL DISCIPLESHIP & GROWTH ...... 3 DISCOVERY BIBLE STUDIES ...... 3 BOOKS OF THE BIBLE ...... 4 CHARACTER & ATTRIBUTES OF GOD ...... 5 GROUNDED IN GRACE & GOD’S LOVE ...... 5 FREEDOM IN CHRIST: YOUR IDENTITY & AUTHORITY IN CHRIST ...... 6 NEEDS, DESIRES & IDOLS OF THE HEART ...... 6 INTERACTIVE JOURNALING AND RECOGNIZING GOD’S VOICE ...... 7 RELATIONSHIPS AND COMMUNITY ...... 7 TOWARDS A GENEROUS LIFE (Finances, Time, Spiritual Gifts, Calling) ...... 8 APOLOGETICS, CULTURE & DISCERNMENT ...... 9 INTERCESSORY PRAYER , MISSIONS & REVIVAL...... 10 MEN’S STUDIES ...... 10 WOMEN’S STUDIES ...... 11 MARRIAGE & FAMILY ...... 12 LEADERSHIP & MENTORING ...... 13 SUPPLEMENTAL: GENERAL CHRISTIAN GROWTH ...... 13 RECOVERY AND SUPPORT GROUPS ...... 14
Notes: Within each category, resources are listed by Most Recommended and Additional. Within those categories, they are listed (for the most part) alphabetically by last name. Resources that are on DVD or Rightnowmedia are notated with (DVD) or (RNM). DVD material almost always has workbooks; RNM material may and or may not have workbooks. OVERALL BIBLE & CORE CHRISTIAN DOCTRINES Most Recommended: Wayne Grudem: o Bible Doctrine: Essential Teachings of the Christian Faith o Christian Beliefs: 20-Life Transforming Truths (DVD) George Guthrie: Read the Bible for Life: Listen. Understand. Respond. (DVD) Chip Ingram: The Invisible War (DVD, RNM) Rob Renfroe: The Trouble with the Truth: Balancing Truth and Grace (DVD) Memorizing Scripture (Leaders: would appreciate your recommendation of resources here.) Additional: Randy Alcorn: Heaven (DVD) Gordon Fee, Douglas Stuart: How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth (DVD) John A. Forrester: Grace for Shame: The Forgotten Gospel Chip Ingram: Heaven: It’s Not What You Think (DVD) Henrietta Mears: What the Bible Is All About o What The Bible Is All About 101: Genesis Through Esther (13 weeks) o What the Bible Is All About 102: Job through Malachi (13 weeks) o What the Bible is All about 201: New Testament: Matthew-Philippians (13 weeks) o What the Bible is All about 202 New Testament: Colossians-Revelations (13 weeks) Stephen Nichols: Why We Trust the Bible (DVD) Francis Schaeffer: 25 Basic Bible Studies R.C. Sproul: o Foundations: An Overview of Systematic Theology (DVD) o Dust to Glory: An Overview of the Bible (DVD, RNM) John Stott: o Understanding the Bible o The Bible and the Christian Life: Six Sessions on the Authority, Interpretation, and Use of Scripture (DVD) Ray Vander Laan: That the World May Know series OT and NT overview (DVD)
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OVERALL DISCIPLESHIP & GROWTH Most Recommended: Rooted from Mariners Church Henry and Richard Blackaby, Claude King: Experiencing God: Knowing and Doing the Will of God – Tim Chester: You Can Change: God’s Transforming Power for Our Sinful Behavior & Negative Emotions Eric Geiger: Identity: Who You are in Christ (could include Spiritual Gifts with Chapter 5: You are His Servant) J.D. Greear: Gospel Revolution: Recovering the Power of Christianity (DVD) Tim Keller: Prodigal God: Finding Your Place at the Table (DVD) Francis Schaeffer: True Spirituality Additional: Dietrich Bonhoeffer: The Cost of Discipleship Jerry Bridges: Transforming Grace: Living Confidently in God's Unfailing Love Francis Chan, Mark Beuving: Multiply: Disciples Making Disciples (RNM) Nancy Leigh DeMoss: Holiness: The Heart God Purifies C.S. Lewis Institute: Heart & Mind Discipleship Program (see www.cslewisinstitute.org) (some DVD) Greg Ogden: Discipleship Essentials: A Guide to Building Your Life in Christ John Ortberg : The Life You've Always Wanted: Spiritual Disciplines for Ordinary People (DVD) David Platt: Radical (DVD) David Platt: Follow Me: A Call to Die. A Call to Live. (DVD) John White: The Fight: A Practical Handbook for Christian Living Dallas Willard: Renovation of the Heart (DVD, RNM) Jared Wilson: Gospel Wakefulness World Harvest Missions (Serge): Sonship World Harvest Mission (Serge): Gospel series of 3 books
DISCOVERY BIBLE STUDIES Various – example scripture lists: o Trust A: Genesis 1:1-31; Genesis 3:1-24; Genesis 6:9-22; Exodus 20:1-21; Leviticus 4:1-35; Isaiah 53; Hosea 3:1-5; Luke 1:26-38, 2:1-20; Luke 5:17-26 o Obey: Mark 7:17-23; Luke 9:21-25; Luke 18:9-14; Ephesians 2:1-10; 1 John 2:1-6; Psalm 119:1-8; Romans 12:1-2; Proverbs 3:5-6; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 o Disciple: Matthew 28:16-20; Luke 14:25-34; 2 Timothy 2:1-10; John 15:1-17; Matthew 5:1- 16; 2 Corinthians 5:16-20; Hebrews 5:11-14; Matthew 7:15-28
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BOOKS OF THE BIBLE Most Recommended: Tim Keller: God’s Word for You series Beth Moore Bible studies (DVD) Priscilla Shirer: Jonah: Navigating a Life Interrupted (DVD) John Stott: Ephesians: Building a Community in Christ Discovery Bible Studies - various Additional: Christian Basics Bible studies by InterVarsity Knowing the Bible series from Crossway The Gospel Coalition studies (DVD) LifeGuide Bible studies from InterVarsity (some DVD) The Navigators Bible studies (some DVD) Stonecroft Ministries Bible studies Rightnowmedia: various John Stott Bible studies Kathleen Buswell Nielson: Living Word Bible studies D.A. Carson, David Morlan: The Gospel of Luke: From the Outside In (DVD) Carolyn Custis James: The Gospel of Ruth: Loving God Enough to Break the Rules J.D. Greear: Hebrews: Christ is Better (RNM) Nancy Guthrie: Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament series (DVD) C.S. Lewis: Reflections on the Psalms John MacArthur Bible studies (some DVD) Kathleen Nielson, D.A.Carson: Rebuild: A Study in Nehemiah (DVD)
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CHARACTER & ATTRIBUTES OF GOD Most Recommended: Jim Cymbala, Jennifer Schuchmann: When God’s Spirit Moves kit; Spirit Rising: Tapping into the Power of the Holy Spirit (DVD) John Bishop: God Distorted J. I. Packer: Knowing God John Piper: Fifty Reasons Why Jesus Came to Die Ann Spangler: The Names of God: 52 Bible Studies for Individuals and Groups Additional: D.A. Carson: The God Who is There: Finding Your Place in God’s Story (DVD, RNM) Francis Chan: Crazy Love (DVD, RNM) J.D. Greear: Jesus, Continued...: Why the Spirit Inside You is Better Than Jesus Beside You (DVD) Chip Ingram: God: As He Longs for You To See Him (RNM; DVD) Beth Moore: The Patriarchs: Encountering the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (DVD) R.C. Sproul: o The Holiness of God (DVD, RNM) Stonecroft Ministries: o Who is Jesus? o What is God Like? o Who is the Holy Spirit? John Stott: The Cross of Christ A.W. Tozer: o The Attributes of God, Volume 1: A Journey into the Father's Heart o The Attributes of God Volume 2: Deeper into the Father's Heart
GROUNDED IN GRACE & GOD’S LOVE Most Recommended: Jerry Bridges: Transforming Grace: Living Confidently in God's Unfailing Love Bob George: Classic Christianity: Life's Too Short to Miss the Real Thing Freedom In Christ Ministries (Goss, Miller, Graham): The Grace Course (DVD) Scotty Smith: Objects of His Affection: Coming Alive to the Compelling Love of God Robert Morris: Amazing Grace (DVD) Additional: Elyse M. Fitzpatrick: Because He Loves Me: How Christ Transforms Our Daily Life (DVD) John A. Forrester: Grace for Shame: The Forgotten Gospel
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FREEDOM IN CHRIST: YOUR IDENTITY & AUTHORITY IN CHRIST Most Recommended: Neil Anderson: o Freedom in Christ Discipleship Course (DVD) o Victory Over the Darkness: Realize the Power of Your Identity in Christ (DVD) Matt Chandler: Recovering Redemption: How Christ Changes Everything (DVD) Eric Geiger: Identity: Who You Are in Christ Charles H. Kraft: I Give You Authority: Practicing the Authority Jesus Gave Us (DVD) Beth Moore: Breaking Free: The Journey The Stories (DVD) Various teachers: Emotional Wholeness & Deliverance Additional: Jerry Bridges: Who Am I?: Identity in Christ Nancy Leigh DeMoss: Choosing Forgiveness: Your Journey to Freedom Tony Evans: Free At Last: Experiencing True Freedom Through Your Identity in Christ (DVD) Craig Groeschel: Altar Ego: Becoming Who God Says You Are (DVD) Miles McPherson: God in the Mirror: Discovering Who You Were Created to Be (DVD, RNM) Beth Moore: The Inheritance (DVD) Priscilla Shirer: One in a Million: Journey to Your Promised Land (DVD)
NEEDS, DESIRES & IDOLS OF THE HEART Most Recommended: John Eldredge: Desire: The Journey We Must Take to Find the Life God Offers Kyle Idleman: gods at war: Defeating the Idols That Battle for Your Heart (DVD, RNM) Timothy Keller: Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power, and the Only Hope That Matters Rebecca Manley Pippert: Hope Has Its Reasons: The Search to Satisfy Our Deepest Longings Mike Wilkerson: Redemption: Freed By Jesus From the Idols We Worship and the Wounds We Carry Additional: Jen Hatmaker: 7 Experiment: Staging Your Own Mutiny Against Excess (DVD) Jeff Manion: Satisfied: Discovering Contentment in a World of Consumption (DVD) Beth Moore: When Godly People Do Ungodly Things: Arming Yourself in the Age of Seduction (DVD) Lysa TerKeurst: Made to Crave: Satisfying Your Deepest Desires with God, Not Food (DVD)
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INTERACTIVE JOURNALING AND RECOGNIZING GOD’S VOICE Most Recommended: Peter Lord: Hearing God: An Easy-to-Follow, Step-by-Step Guide to Two-Way Communication with God E. James Wilder, Anna Kang, John and Sungshim Loppnow: Joyful Journey: Listening to Immanuel Dallas Willard, Richard Foster, John Ortberg: Hearing God: Developing a Conversational Relationship with God (DVD, RNM) Additional: Henry & Richard Blackaby: Hearing God’s Voice Garry Friesen, Robin Maxson: Decision Making and the Will of God Priscilla Shirer: Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God is Speaking (DVD)
RELATIONSHIPS AND COMMUNITY Most Recommended: Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian Community Timothy Lane, Paul David Tripp: Relationships: A Mess Worth Making Robert H. Thune, Will Walker: The Gospel-Centered Community E. James Wilder, Edward Khouri, Chris Coursey, Sheila Sutton: Joy Starts Here: the transformation zone (conference DVD) Additional: Dan Allender, Tremper Longman III: Bold Love Thabiti Anyabwile: The Life of God in the Soul of the Church: The Root and Fruit of Spiritual Fellowship Les and Leslie Parrott: Relationships curriculum (DVD, RNM) Peacemaker Ministries: Resolving Everyday Conflict (RNM) David Powlison: Speaking Truth In Love: Counsel in Community Ken Sande: The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict Ken Sande, Kevin Johnson: Resolving Everyday Conflict (DVD) Lysa TerKeurst: Unglued: Making Wise Choices in the Midst of Raw Emotions (DVD)
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TOWARDS A GENEROUS LIFE (Finances, Time, Spiritual Gifts, Calling) Finances Most Recommended: Crown Ministries Resources (some DVD, RNM) Dave Ramsey: The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness Additional: Randy Alcorn, Brian Smith: The Treasure Principle: Unlocking the Secret of Joyful Giving (DVD, RNM) Randy Alcorn: Money, Possessions, and Eternity
Time Most Recommended: Jerome Daley: Soul Space: Where God Breaks In Kevin DeYoung: Crazy Busy: A (Mercifully) Short Book about a (Really) Big Problem (RNM) Chip Ingram: Balancing Life’s Demands (DVD, RNM) Lysa TerKeurst: The Best Yes: Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of Endless Demands (DVD)
Testimony (Sharing Your Faith) Most Recommended: Bill Hybels: Just Walk Across the Room: Simple Steps Pointing People to Faith (DVD) C.S. Lewis Institute: Conversational Apologetics Course (cslewisinstitute.org) Mark Mittelberg, Lee Strobel, Bill Hybels: Becoming a Contagious Christian: Communicating Your Faith in a Style That Fits You (DVD) Rebecca Manley Pippert: Out of the Saltshaker & Into the World: Evangelism as a Way of Life
Spiritual Gifts, Calling, Vocation, Marketplace Most Recommended: Dan Allender: To Be Told: Know Your Story, Shape Your Future J.D. Greear: Work As Worship Bible Study (RNM) Os Guinness: The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life Timothy Keller, Katherine Leary Alsdorf: Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God's Work Additional: Carolyn Custis James: Half the Church: Recapturing God’s Global Vision for Women
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APOLOGETICS, CULTURE & DISCERNMENT Most Recommended: Peter Jones: The Other Worldview: Exposing Christianity’s Greatest Threat Timothy Keller: The Reason for God: Conversations on Faith and Life (Belief in an Age of Skepticism) (DVD) Andreas J. Köstenberger, Darrell Bock, Josh Chatraw: Truth Matters: Confident Faith in a Confusing World (DVD) Nancy Pearcey: Finding Truth: 5 Principles for Unmasking Atheism, Secularism, and Other God Substitutes Additional: Kevin DeYoung, Ted Kluck: Why We're Not Emergent (By Two Guys Who Should Be) Focus on the Family: The Truth Project (DVD) John A. Forrester: Grace for Shame: The Forgotten Gospel Chip Ingram: Culture Shock: A Biblical Response to Today’s Most Divisive Issues (DVD) Andreas J. Köstenberger, Darrell Bock, Josh Chatraw: Truth in a Culture of Doubt: Engaging Skeptical Challenges to the Bible C.S. Lewis: Mere Christianity C.S. Lewis Institute: Basic Apologetics Course (www.cslewisinstitute.org) (some DVD) J.P. Moreland: various (some DVD) Francis Schaeffer: How Should We Then Live (DVD) R.C. Sproul: Defending Your Faith: An Overview of Classical Apologetics (DVD, RNM) N.T. Wright: Simply Christian: Why Christianity Makes Sense Ravi Zacharias: Jesus Among Other Gods: The Absolute Claims of the Christian Message (DVD, RNM)
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INTERCESSORY PRAYER , MISSIONS & REVIVAL Most Recommended: Jim Cymbala, Jennifer Schuchmann: Spirit Rising: Tapping into the Power of the Holy Spirit Jim Cymbala: o When God’s People Pray (DVD) o Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire Jayson Georges: The 3D Gospel: Ministry in Guilt, Shame, and Fear Cultures Priscilla Shirer: The Armor of God (DVD) Additional: David Brainerd: The Life and Diary of David Brainerd Jennifer Kennedy Dean: o Heart’s Cry: Principles of Prayer o Live a Praying Life (DVD) o Live a Praying Life in Adversity: Why You Keep Praying When You Want to Give Up (DVD) o Power in the Name of Jesus (DVD) Samuel T. Logan: Reformed Means Missional: Following Jesus Into the World Anne Graham Lotz: Expecting to See Jesus: A Wake-Up Call for God’s People (DVD) Betty Lee Skinner: Daws: The Story of Dawson Trotman, Founder of the Navigators Dr. and Mrs. Howard Taylor: Hudson Taylor's Spiritual Secret Stonecroft Ministries: o Connecting with God: A Guide to Prayer o Living in God’s Will: A Guide to Decision Making o Aware, Belong, Call – Evangelism series
MEN’S STUDIES Most Recommended: John Eldredge: Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man’s Soul (DVD, RNM) Tony Evans: Kingdom Man: Every Man's Destiny, Every Woman's Dream (DVD) Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn: For Men Only, Revised and Updated Edition: A Straightforward Guide to the Inner Lives of Women (DVD, RNM) Robert Lewis: Men’s Fraternity : Authentic Manhood – Winning at Work & Home (DVD, RNM) Additional: James MacDonald: Act Like Men (conference DVD)
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WOMEN’S STUDIES Most Recommended: Shaunti Feldhahn: For Women Only, Revised and Updated Edition: What You Need to Know About the Inner Lives of Men (DVD, RNM) Elyse Fitzpatrick: Overcoming Fear, Worry, and Anxiety: Becoming a Woman of Faith and Confidence Emily Freeman: Grace for the Good Girl: Letting Go of the Try-Hard Life Beth Moore: o A Woman’s Heart: God’s Dwelling Place (DVD) o Esther: It’s Tough Being a Woman (DVD) Sibyl Towner, Sharon Swing: Listen to My Life: Recognizing and Responding to God in My Story Additional: Tony Evans, Chrystal Evans Hurst: Kingdom Woman: Embracing Your Purpose, Power, and Possibilities (DVD, RNM) Elyse Fitzpatrick: Good News for Weary Women: Escaping the Bondage of To-Do Lists, Steps, and Bad Advice (DVD, short version RNM) Sherry Harney (Amena Brown, Jonalyn Fincher, Elisa Morgan, Jeanne Stevens, Lysa TerKeurst, Naomi Zacharias): Real Women, Real Faith: Life Changing Encounters with Women of the Bible (DVD) Jen Hatmaker: o A Modern Girl’s Guide to Bible Study: A Refreshingly Unique Look at God’s Word o Girl Talk: Getting Past the Chitchat o Make Over: Revitalizing the Many Roles You Fill o Road Trip: Five Adventures You’re Meant to Live o Tune In: Hearing God’s Voice Through the Static Carol Kent: Becoming a Woman of Influence: Making a Lasting Impact on Others (DVD, RNM) Carol Kent, Karen Lee-Thorp: Six Essentials of Spiritual Authenticity Elisa Morgan: She Did What She Could(short RNM clip) Stonecroft Ministries: o Make Us One: Praying for Our Marriages o Prayer Worth Repeating: Praying Together for Our Adult Children Lysa TerKeurst: o Becoming More Than a Good Bible Study Girl (DVD) o What Happens When Young Women Say Yes to God (DVD) o Twelve Women of the Bible: Life-Changing Stories for Women Today (DVD)
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MARRIAGE & FAMILY Pre-Marriage and Newly Married Most Recommended: Willard and Joyce Harley: His Needs, Her Needs: Building an Affair-Proof Marriage (DVD, RNM) Les and Leslie Parrott: Saving Your Marriage Before it Starts (DVD)
Marriage Most Recommended: Henry Cloud, John Townsend: Boundaries in Marriage (DVD) Emerson Eggerichs: Love & Respect (DVD, RNM) John and Stasi Eldredge, Chip and Theresa Ingram, Lysa and Art TerKeurst, Gary and Lisa Thomas, Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn: For Women Only, For Men Only, and For Couples Only (DVD, RNM) Willard and Joyce Harley: His Needs, Her Needs: Building an Affair-Proof Marriage (DVD, RNM) Timothy and Kathy Keller: The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God (DVD) Gordon and Gail MacDonald, Les and Leslie Parrott : Growing a Strong Marriage series (DVD) Les and Leslie Parrott: The Love List Gary Thomas: Sacred Marriage: What If God Designed Marriage to Make Us Holy More Than to Make Us Happy (DVD) Paul David Tripp: What Did You Expect? Redeeming the Realities of Marriage (conference DVD)
Parenting Most Recommended: Michelle Anthony: Spiritual Parenting: An Awakening for Today's Families (DVD, RNM) Henry Cloud, John Townsend: Boundaries with Kids (DVD) Tony Evans: Raising Kingdom Kids: Giving Your Child a Living Faith (DVD, RNM) Tim Kimmel: Grace-Based Parenting (DVD, RNM) Robert Lewis: Raising a Modern Day Knight: A Father’s Role in Guiding His Son to Authentic Manhood (DVD, RNM) Rob Rienow: Visionary Parenting: Capture a God-Sized Vision for Your Family (DVD, RNM)
Additional: Sally Clarkson: The Ministry of Motherhood: Following Christ’s Example in Reaching the Hearts of Our Children Chip Ingram: Effective Parenting in a Defective World (DVD, RNM) Andy Stanley, Reggie Joiner: Parental Guidance Required: How to Enhance, Advance, and Influence Your Children’s Relationships (DVD)
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LEADERSHIP & MENTORING Most Recommended: Michael R. Emlet: Crosstalk: Where Life and Scripture Meet Bill Hybels: Courageous Leadership J. Oswald Sanders: Spiritual Leadership: Principles of Excellence for Every Believer Edward T. Welch: Side by Side: Walking with Others in Wisdom and Love Jim Wilder, Marcus Warner: Rare Leadership: 4 Uncommon Habits for Increasing Trust, Joy, and Engagement in the People You Lead (coming Spring 2016) Additional: Henry and Richard Blackaby: Spiritual Leadership: Moving People Onto God’s Agenda John A. Forrester: Grace for Shame: The Forgotten Gospel Dave Harvey: Rescuing Ambition Crawford Loritts, Jr.: Leadership as an Identity: The Four Traits of Those Who Wield Lasting Influence John Maxwell: Learning the 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership (RNM) Andy Stanley: o Next Generation Leader: 5 Essentials for Those Who Will Shape the Future o Taking Care of Business: Finding God at Work (DVD) Paul David Tripp, Timothy Lane: How People Change Seminar (DVD)
SUPPLEMENTAL: GENERAL CHRISTIAN GROWTH Henry Blackaby: Experiencing the Cross Henry and Norman Blackaby: Experiencing Prayer with Jesus James Montgomery Boice: Foundations of the Christian Faith Jerry Bridges: The Discipline of Grace: God’s Role and Our Role in the Pursuit of Holiness Nancy Leigh DeMoss: Seeking Him: Experiencing the Joy of Personal Revival Sinclair Ferguson: Grow in Grace Carolyn Custis James: Lost Women of the Bible: The Women We Thought We Knew Carol Kent: When I Lay My Isaac Down: Unshakeable Faith in Unthinkable Circumstances (DVD, RNM) Anne Graham Lotz: The Magnificent Obsession: Embracing the God Filled Life (DVD) Floyd McCLung: Follow: A Simple and Profound Call to Live Like Jesus Beth Moore: Various Beth Moore, Priscilla Shirer, Kay Arthur: Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed: A Study of David (DVD) John Ortberg: If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat John Piper: Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist (Finding Complete Satisfaction and Joy in God) (DVD, RNM) John Stott: Basic Christianity Paul David Tripp: o Forever: Why You Can’t Live Without It (DVD) o A Quest For More: Living for Something Bigger Than You
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RECOVERY AND SUPPORT GROUPS
Healing & Freedom If you are interested in leading groups and/or mentoring women or men who are struggling with pain/wounding, addictive or compulsive patterns of behavior, healthy sexuality, or deeper levels of shame & insecurity, etc., please contact Kim Jones, [email protected].
Comfort & Care Groups If you are interested in leading groups and/or walking alongside those who need comfort, care and support for a specific life situation such as death of loved one, divorce, caregivers, etc, please contact Kim Jones, [email protected].
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